Matchup: No. 1 seed Emmaus (21-1 overall) vs No. 4 seed Northampton (16-4)
When/Where: Tuesday 7 p.m./Zephyr Sports Complex, Whitehall HS
What’s on the line: Winner advances to the finals on October 30 vs winner No. 2 Easton/No. 3 Parkland; winner also clinches a berth in the PIAA State Tournament
Head-to-Head: Emmaus won 7-1 on August 29
Coaches: Sue Butz-Stavin (50th season); Northampton – Carrie Saul
Players to watch: Emmaus – Jr. Madi Lenig (10 goals/31 assists), Jr. Sadie Nawarynski (10g/3a), Soph. Riley Povilaitis (23/14), Sr. Morgann Orobono (18/11), Sr. Addison Poviliatis (12/4), Sr. Sharlise Solano, Soph. Ella Horner, Soph. Marissa Gigliotti (19/21), Sr. Avery Burnett (11g), Jr. Gracie Huffer (24/14), Jr. Emily Romano (84%/17 shutouts)
Northampton – Soph. Madison Williamson (27g/13a), Sr. Lauren Reznick (25g/2a), Sr. Grace Roberts (9g/12a), Soph. GK Kaya Pietryka
GAME NOTES – Emmaus’ quest for a 37th consecutive District XI title continues with a semifinal round matchup vs Northampton. The Hornets are coming off of 7-0 quarterfinal round win over Freedom on October 23, while Northampton defeated Nazareth 2-1 … Emmaus has posted 17 shutouts on the season and have outscored their opponents 170-8 … Northampton has won 12 its last 13 games. Their losses have come against Emmaus, Easton (3-1), Parkland (5-0) and Nazareth (3-2).